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Monday, October 31, 2011

Friday, my work had a Halloween contest. First place prize, $500. (I had to win; a new house and my fall shopping problem- this extra money was needed).

A couple of girls at work wanted to do a group costume. I was totally in. We didn’t have our Halloween party this year so it was my only chance to dress up.

At first (the four of us) thought the Beatles.

Too hard, costume would be expensive and would anyone really know who we were? (Could we really look like the Beatles?)

Than we decide on something so unattractive I felt lucky I’m not the insecure type.

This is what we came up with and I think I can safely say we nailed it..

Are you scared? I'm not going to lie, I was scared of myself. It was odd to see that face looking back at me in the mirror! lol (I was Peter Criss aka the cat-looking one. No one wanted to be him. I didn't care).

We decided to go with KISS because... #1 it was cheap and it would be easy for our coworkers to know who we were.

Boy oh boy. I think people thought we were nuts. Ha!

Hardly anyone knew it was us.

Everyone kept saying, “Who are you?”

I would say, “Peter Criss”

They would respond, “No, who are you actually?”

Ohhh…”It’s me, Mandy.”

I thought that accounted for 1st place. And yup, I was right.

We won 1st place!

Beers at Happy Hour to celebrate!

We already have next year’s costume picked out. Keep in mind, ugly wins over cute!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Last time for our honeymoon, this time with the accounting firm I work for.

This Jamaican experience was a lot different.

I think I drank my bodyweight in rum.

Non-stop drinking for three days straight; it was out of control and so much fun.

I hardly drink anymore so I “might” have gotten a “little” wild.

Just a little.

Matt and I felt like old-pros being back in Jamaica at the same resort we were just at four months earlier. I told Matt, “Feels like were coming home.”(Don’t you hate when people say that).

We really did feel calm about the whole situation and I was so proud of myself being all brave on the plane sitting next to a stranger. Go me! (Matt and I didn’t sit next to each other during the plane ride and I was forced to get my $hit together and not freak out and grab the random man next to me hand. Although, I really don’t think he would have minded).

Jamaica was just as beautiful as we remembered.

We really had an amazing time. I think the firm plans on going back next year. I might have to hold-off on baby making if they're going back, I love it there!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Remember when I did my “Only In Essex” post? Well, this post is kind of like that. But I don’t want people to get the wrong idea, like I’m making fun of Essex. Hello, I live here and love every second of our adventures that come with the Essex territory. So here you go, enjoy!

This morning I went to walk the dog and discovered something unique (to say the least) sitting in the hallway of our apartment complex.

Really?

It scared the $hit out of me and the dog wouldn’t even walk near that thing.

Matt texted me this morning with, “Don’t be alarmed by the giant pony sitting at the bottom of our steps in the apartment hallway…only in Essex.”

You know that something is so “Essex” when your husband has to warn you about it. (Although, I got this text after I had the pleasure of getting the crap scared out of me by this enormous stuffed pony.)

I’m not going to lie, totally made my morning; one of the many joys of living in Essex.

While living in Essex, I have also had the pleasure of living close to one of the funniest women I have ever meant. (I won’t mention names, but all the girls in the neighborhood know exactly who I’m talking about. And she knows who she is- J).

This is just some of the many hilarious and crude things that come out of her mouth…

Warning: If you don’t like crude, stop reading this post now! Lol

Neighbor’s response to dinner to her husband, “You can eat off of my fine china*”

Me, “How was camping?”

Neighbor, “I’m tired, my vagina stinks and my ass itches.”

Neighbor, “Jess, did you like the text picture of my boobs?”

Neighbor, “Watch out I have really bad gas.”

You should have seen her idea of how to get more steps on her pedometer for her work exercise contest. Let’s just say it involved her being on her back, legs in the air (shaking).

And when I told her about this post, she emailed me back with, “I need my anal glands squeezed!!!!!”

How does she think of this stuff? OMG! Seriously, makes me laugh out loud.

All the crude talk aside…The number one thing I love about living in Essex…

Being able to see this precious baby boy every single day!

I feel so blessed that I will be living four houses (instead of two blocks) away from this little boy!

I also love all the Debbie Ave B’s and all their craziness…..

Settlement on Halloween should be fun. Matt and I are thinking about sitting out front of our new house and handing out candy. (Although, we’ll probably walk around with all our neighbors).

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Matt, was hesitant at first. (He had big dreams to be a rock star. Don’t we all, don’t we all.)

Marriage was important to me. A commitment to each other that, to me, really means something.

Not being married, to Matt, but washing his clothes, cooking his dinner and basically wiping his ass made me feel like I wasn’t “good” enough. Kind of like saying, he was waiting for something better too come along.

That’s why I needed Matt to put a ring on it.

So when Matt finally joined team marriage, I was beyond happy.

People literally told me after the wedding, they had never seen a bride and groom smile so much.

(I love this picutre of my Father In-Law, Matt and my Father)

Hello people, I was beyond happy! I waited 6 years to marry this man. (It was def. worth the wait.)

Our wedding was simple. fun. Us.

And after almost 7 years together (4 months of marriage), Matt still makes me laugh so hard my face hurts and still thinks all the weird things I do are “cute” and “silly.” (Not just plain weird, which we all know they are).

And to think; if the home inspection this weekend goes well, we might be homeowners.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Matt acting a fool and almost losing the dog did put me in one fail mood but all wasn’t bad in the world of M&M (Matt and Mandy).

Something quite amazing happened.

We put an offer in on the Essex house

(the one that’s five down from my sister’s house) and…

Offer accepted!!

Holy mother of…

Can you believe it?

We got ourselves a home!

(Well if everything goes as planned, we got ourselves a home!)

The house needs some work. So don’t be thinking I’m going to post pictures of some amazingly gorgeous home. (That comes later once we get our hands on it! J I have some awesome decorating ideas and colors! And keep in mind; I enjoy color-fun, happy, bright!)

I’m excited for the future of M&M.

The “to-do list” is long, but doable. I don’t feel as stressed as I thought typical “Mandy” would. Although, the HUGE pimple on my chin could be saying other words…?

Home inspection is Saturday morning. Barf. I hope it goes well.

I’m happy to be able to stay so close to family (Especially my TRAV!) and friends that we love so much.

Can’t wait to have us some block parties. Holla!

Sidenote:

Well, amazing sidenote:

Emily and Josh looked at the house connected to our friends, Jess and Dan, Sunday. They think they’re going to put an offer on the house.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

A home is what you make it. So putting an offer in on a house that might need a little more work, equals a less stressful and more confident Mandy. (Fingers crossed that it's ours).

Having fun and laughing my a$$ off everyday is 100% worth staying in the neighborhood we're at. (We have some of the funniest friends here).

The Bogdan/Kearns family really does know how to throw a party.

Drunk Matt, still hates sober Mandy.

I was secretly happy that drunk Matt got this huge tub of ice cold water poured on him-Ha!

Chase does know where home is. (Learned this the hard way, when drunk Matt insisted on walking Chase without a collar or leash. Thank the lord above Chase knew his way home. Inclusion, sober Mandy really, really hates drunk Matt).

No matter what M&M always works things out.

Sliver Moon diner on a Sunday morning with all our close friends should be a tradition.